The Straits Times, 22 May 1912

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.880 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 22. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      107 1 I NOTE OUR SPECIAL DISPLAY PARIS MILLINERY Just Received, on THURSDAY, FRIDAY. I SATURDAY. I MAY 23. MAY 24. MAY 25. Your visit will be greatly appreciated. I U^TI KATZ BROTHERS, LTD. KAHN SYSTEM OF REINFORCED CONCRETE THE TRUSSED CONCRETE STEEL COMPANY). I 400,000 .quarefeetof HY-RIB WAS L'SED IN THE
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      197 1 f ROBINSON CO. JUST UNPACKED New Double-Sided ZONOPHONE 700 different pieces to select 10-in $1.20 each 12-in $2 each NEW RECORDS f jj^f THE LATEST Madame Clara Butt, Madame Kirkby Ludd, Messrs Evao Williams, John McCormack, W. Hyde. PIANOFORTE RECORDS by Paderewskl, Wilbelm Backhaus and Mark Hambourg VIOLIN RECORDS by
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      11 1 DDMIBY J GO. CHAMPAGNE AOAMSON, 6ILFILLAN MD CO., LTD., SOL* AOINTS.
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    SAFETY AT SEA.
    693 2 AIM OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD. Board of Trade Methods. The ceremony of inaugurating the new offices of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild at Dock House, Billiteravenue, London, on April 24, was an event of the highest importance to the interests of the captains and officers of
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    Scottish Clan Feud.
    207 2 A feud is rending the Scottish Highlands. The chieftainship of the Clan Macrae is in dispute. A Fort Augustus clergyman set the spark to the powder by stating that the "Clan Macrae was a minor sept in the strictest sense, and that the protagonists for the chieftainship
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    40 2 So severe has been the drought in Manila this year that recommendations have been made by officials of the department of engineering and public works that a new reservoir of 2,000 million gallons capacity be constructed on the Montalbon watershed.
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      374 2 The Danger of Losing Weight Persistent loss of flesh is a v grave symptom. It proves that the body is using up its \X > reserve of vitality, stored .^f^f^K ;ig;iip.st the attacks of disease, /ff*fff^ r^ *L^ M instead of thriving upon the JL V^^l food eaten daily. Such
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      79 2 Muscular Rheumatism. When your shoulder is so lame that every movement of your arm pains you severely you may know that you have muscular rheumatism. Prompt relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm and massaging the affected parts with the palm !of the hand at each application. Do
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      263 2 a, Cgjbot anTMtniic. After fever, Lemco Bouillon it the best And safest tonic. It repairs the .vaste tissue, replenishes the blood, and builds up a strong constitution. Doctors recommend it. Lemco The most highly concentrated Beef in the world. Absolutely pure. Lemco. ThaiM Houw. London, E.C. DO YOU WANT A
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      255 2 SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE H^fc? CO.. LTD. wUffL (NIAB INTBaNOB to BORNSO WHARf C?T7&ft( j Telephone tOflS tQILaifLJ W^l I li Beastoc*solaukind.ofFßOZßN MAKES LIGHT J MHATB, eto., an be fevered tc lhe wor |< Q f was hing, Shipping at the Wharves, oi 1> c r l I) I the Singapore
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    Strikes and Lock-Outs.
    639 3 RECORD ESTABLISHED IN PAST YEAR. Disputes of Transport Workers. According to the ninth report of proceedings under the Conciliation (Trades Disputes) Act, 1896, which has just been issued by the Board of Trade, the number of workpeople i n volved in disputes causing a stoppage of work
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    A New Title.
    151 3 A warrant under His Majesty's Royal Sign Manual determines the stylo and title and the scale of general precedence in Scotland of the chairman of the Scottish Land Court. The chairman shall be designated for life by the gtylo and title of "Lord," with the prefix Honourabe,"
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    35 3 Mr. A. E. Kitsot, speaking on Southern Nigeria, before the Royal Geographical Socfety, said that in many places a judicious use of the phonograph proved a great assistance by winning over truculent or unfriendly peopl*.
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      400 3 The National Mutual Life Association lof Australasia Limited, Established 1869. The firat Life Assurance Office in tha World to apply the Non- Forfeiture Prinoiple to Policies. A MUTUAL OFFICE NO SHAREHOLDERS ALL PROFITS BELONG TO POLICYHOLDERB. Annual Inoome (1911) $10,388,128.00. Funds $57,434,777.00. Claims Paid $48,880,883.00. STATEMENT showing tbe progress of
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      51 3 A Matter of Common Interest. How to ciua a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Congh Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable euros of colds. It can al *ays be depended upon. For salo by all bixprnsaries and
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      491 3 F.xpcrimrnta oa Humaa Bcinfa have proved the body-buildint power of Bo»ril to be from 10 to 20 timea Ike amount take*. I SmO, Knife-like Pains n The sharp, ihootinn pains, tbe intense c a fi°°7 0' Sciatica, often make death preferQ able to life. T&e fiery darta that ran from
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      269 3 SsfLM ■1 .MP^pi^^ MILK I Those who dm NESTLK'S FOOD for Infants and Convalescents plaet their trust in a standard article faroi-ably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 38 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only Is required to prepare the Food for immediate
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      578 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY. MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Cuina Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINKS 1919 (Htward [for China.' Arcadia
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      663 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly scrvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted
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      628 4 BTEAMEH SAJLMCB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Pataoi, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Cbumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Dim Departing 8 p.m. a.a. PRACHATIPOK May 98 N ATUNA May 23 May 38 YUGALA May 36
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      79 4 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. b.s. Curonia' 4,084 Tons. s.s. "Glenogle" 8,7(0 Tons. •M. Seang Bee 6,799 Tons. s.B. "Beang Choon" 6,776 Tons. FOR HONGKONG. AMtV AND SWATOW. b.s. CURONIA, on May 26, 1912. FOR PENAN6 AND RANGOON. Bs. SBANG CHOON, on May 28, 1912. These steamers have ezoellent accommodation for
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      516 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD ofMTscN Maaranira ■aMTMES. HMSa IRE ME Combined Bervloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for
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      610 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D L. iorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. j The fast and well-known mail steamers of 1 this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South-, ampton, Gibraltar, Oenoa, Naples (C3nuect> ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and visie vena) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo. Penang,
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      714 5 STEAMER BAIUN6S. LINEf of faat twin-screw Mail Passenger Steamers between Rangoon, Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed Sailing* for 1912. HOMEWARD. Departures Departures Arrive Steamer Stramkh from from arrives Rangoon Colomi.o H*" B 18 Lomdon WARWICKSHIRE May 30 Juce 6 June '23 Jolj 1 STAFFORDSHIRE Jane 18 June
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      588 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. S Royal Mail Steamship Line. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Vu Cbima. Japan, Canada and tbb L'nitbd Statb« Ronte from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vancouver R.M.S. Empress of India"! Twir> screw R.M.B. "Bmpre. of Japan" B
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      612 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. APCAR LINE OK STEAMERS. Tbe undermentioned mail steamers of tbe above Line maintain a regular servioe between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore), Hongkong and Shanghai en route PLEET Tone Commander •JkTAf" 6,018 A Bn*ut Obboobt AroAB 4,800 J. E. Dsakb
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      620 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SntOAPOBB to Java Poets, Pobt Darwin Thursday Island, Beisbahe and Sydney via Toaaas Straits. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other Vktobian, Sooth Aistralian and North Queensland Ports, Bbitish New Ocinea, New Britain, Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports, moot h Passage. Superb Soenery.
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      315 5 ARTICLES FOB BALE. TURNOUT FOB MIL Strong reliable borse, spl( ndid trotter, and Rubber ijr.d dogcart in excellent condition Apply TURNOUT, c/o Straits Times. «6 376 TURNOUT FOR SALE. For sale, a rubber tyred Landaulttte in splendid order, borse acd harness, complete. Apply N. Black, Creigbton. Taoglin Road. 86 n
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      173 6 MANURES FOR RUBBER, COCONUTS, Etc., Etc. C. L F. Prices, with full particulars how to use and apply manures for various produce, will be supplied on application to FREUDENBERG CO., MANURE WORKS, COLOMBO CEYLON. ia.2-1 MM VICTORIA LUX 150-Candiepower Kerosene Lamp. NO PRESSURE T BRILLIANT LIGHT SIMPLE— INEXPLOSIVE I ECONOMICAL
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      266 6 Telephone No. 8. Established 1878. The Dispensary, Ltd. f CHEMISTS. PHARMACISTS. OPTICIANS H.,KX~&- (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL). 43-B. Raffle. Place, Singapore. Depot for all kinds of Patent Meuinnec, Toilet Requisites, Perfumery, Medicated Wines, Surgical Instrument)!. Chemical and Scientific Apparatus, Medical, Surgical and Sanitary Appliances, Medicine Chests. Suppliers to Hospitals and Dispensaries
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      425 6 James Watson Co., Ltd., of Dundee No. 10 OLD SCOTCH WHISKY *ge and Quality Guaranteed Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., BOLE AGENTS. JM 12-18 GIRL BRAND c i Id 111 1 m i PILSEIMEFf BEER 18 3 13-0 THE MANSION. 'Moutrie' Hizh-CtaM Boarding Mouse. Kntrance. Oxley Rise anil River Valley Koad I
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    147 7 FIXTURES Wednesday, May aa. High Water, 049 a.M., 8.8 p.m. Thursday, May 23. lieh Water, 1 44 a.m. 4 19 p.m. R. T. homeward mail oloses. liuHV.s (iirls School, prizes, 10 a.m. Priday, Hay 24. TCi*b Wator, 2.51 a.m., R. 86 p.m. Kmpiro Day Pate, M iHn"p,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    224 7 To-DAT. Huntok unil Palrmbang Japara 8 piu Port Swettenbam aud Pt-nang Links 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettint.am and Ttlok AoHon Ipob 8 pm Batn Pabat Ainu Hio 8 pm Colombo and Bombay Hakata Mara I pm Port S*i ttinliau, Penang and Colombo Palawan 8 pm Selat Pandjang,
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    214 7 Tlif Imp. German mail steamer Derfflinger left Colombo atBp.m on Saturday, the 18th in--., and may be expected to arrive here on Fridiy morning, the 24th inst. I The I! I. contract packet steamer Tara with mailH from London up to the evening of May 8, left
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    382 7 Latest Arrivals. Awahon, Brit. str. 151 tons, Capt Hern, May .2 From Glasgow, April 1. Nil P. Siu'ioui .V Co. For Wellington, May 23. W. Kronwcr, Dot. str. 824 tons, Capt Sobels, May 21. From Natuna Is May 2 O.c and 85 dp. Ships Agency, Ltd. For Anamba
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    101 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAOAK Bast Wharf Basin- .'il. Bast W. SacfioM No. I— TeesU, Persia, Shiirs Wbabt— Nil. Kultala. Maim W. Siot. No. a- (ierd, Blomfontein. B— Kllora. 4- HakHta Maru. S— Polcevera. B— Calypso, Darvel. Naw Doom
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    64 7 Arrivals. Per str. Palawan, May 21.— From Yokohama via ports. Messrs. E. Berendsen and C. Jones. Per str. Kuan, May 2 t.— From K Untin. Messrs, J. R Watson, G, F. Stapp, Renbbach and Mrs. Renbacb. Per str. Kak», May 2}.- From Malacca. Messrs. H. WinW and
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    Sapumalkande Rubber.
    285 7 The directors of the Sapumalkande Rubber Company report for the year ended December AI last that the crops harvested were as follow Rubber 125,219 lb., against an estimate of 108,000 lb., and 64,465 lb., secured during 1910. The estate cost was Is. 2)d. per pound, and the net
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    SUNGEI KRIAN ESTATE.
    541 7 Balance to Reduce Preliminary Expenses. The report of the Sungei Krian Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the output of dry rubber for the year to December 81 amounted to 30,548 lbs. The average gross sale price obtained per lb. was 4s. 11.50 d. Less Freight, insurance, trade
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    94 7 The report on the maritime trado of Bengal for the past year shows that the volume of commerce was a record, amounting to one hundred and seventy crorcs of rupees, beating the previous record year by fivo crores of rupees. Compared with 1910 overseas imports increased twelve and overseas exports
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    25 7 Mr. A. J. Slater, Executive Engineer, who is under transfer to Taiping, has been relieved at Kuala Lipis, PaLang, by Mr. H. Y. D. Potter.
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    KUALA SELANGOR.
    513 7 £30,000 to be Appropriated for Reserve Fund. The sixth annual report of the Kuala Selangor Rubber Company, Limited, states that the profit for the year to December Ml is i:5:t.7:}7, which, with the amount brought forward, £10,775, makes a total of £44,512. The following amounts have already been
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    Imperial Institute Bulletin.
    134 7 The Bulletin of the Imperial Institute, greatly enlarged in scope and size, is in future to be published by Mr. John Murray, who has just issued the first quarterly number for this year. The Bulletin has now a recognized position as a record of progress in tropical
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    Finance & Commerce.
    250 7 Finance Commerce. IXOM4NOE BIHOAFOH, Mai 22 19 2 !O» LowDon— Bank i m/i 1/4/, Demand 1/4,', Private 6 m/s J'4 I m/i 1/44 'Ua GißßiMi- Bank d/d 18(4 Private 1 m/s 343* ■i runes— Bank d/d 294 Private Bn/s MS 1 Ihdia- Bank T. T. 174* Private K d/s 176
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      MINING.
      161 7 falnefi Bayer*. Seliirt 10 10 BelM Tin 10 10 Braang 10 10 Kanaboi 11 41 Kinta Tin II 41 L»h»l Minot 10 10 Malacca Tin >/• 8/- Pfthaag Conacl 11 41 Pengkaleo II 41 Pubidk Batiro II 41 Pnsinu Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd 11 41 Kaiiman 1 ia
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      RUBBER.
      573 7 line 5 Value Buyer* Seller" 2/ I/- A11*ku 8/6 3/ II An«lo.Ma!»y 16/44 18,7* 8/- a/- Bftfeng Malaka 2/4 3/10 41 41 Bata Civet 12 15.0 18 0.0 41 41 B*tu Ti«a 8.10.0 8 17.8 41 41 Bnkit Kajaog 2.18.8 2.19 JO xd 41 41 BukitLinUn* 4.6.0 4.1J.6 2/
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      GENERAL.
      116 7 Issue 2 Value Bayer* Seller* XI 41 Kleetrie Tnunwayt 8 6 a/9 10 10 FrMer Nmtb 60.50 61 03 100 Howarih Brskiae C0.00 100 7% Prel 92.60 87.60 100 100 K»U Bro, OeL 180.00 100 100 8% Cam. Pret. Don 10 10 M»jn»rd Co. 36.00 100 100 K tt»rgie»»ei
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      DEBENTURES.
      43 7 Bnyan Selleri Howarth Brskine 1900,000 ptf Riloy. Hwsreftvc* 8% 1384,000 I* Singapore JSleetrio Tramw»Th8% 4880,000 S'poro Mnnioipal 8 11,878,000 SOU. Bnyen 8eUr S pore Municipal 4}% 0(1907 11,800,000 T% Spore Municipal 4}% of 1909 11.000,000 7% 9%p S'pore Municipal 4% $602,800 par
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      57 7 Said Tom to Jamos: Now toll me, pray, How many suasons in a ytar?" Sail .Inn. -s: Spriug, Suninii r, Autumn, and Old Winter— that U very olear." Wrong 1" Raid Tom for what about Tin roo'bnll Season a'u'c that one? And Ikere'l a s reon win v \oj uko
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      168 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. May ?4 -At Holroyd, Sytd AH Road, teak l.ouiebold furnitnre, etc., property ot A. P. Williams. E«q at 4. May 25.- At Holroyd, SyedAli Road, teak household furnitnre etc., property of A. P. Williamß, E g., at 1. H. L. Cofhlan and Co. May 28.—
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      73 7 CJb^BV .art ttiuM two b.auaa kn-iwn Koistosi Rouge C«r^ bP I U f^ S^ s R#Miimn A C#. I Obtainable at SS^> tati Ltd.. I John Little and whit6a*>y, cj CO. Ltd., V^!-"f'h* rho-«— t ■"■l.ftr*^ TV. Tol»ero on-Vr Mml eon- LaIWUIW V and Co. Ltd. v t«<) i-l.Aii IfMVtt
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      79 7 HARIM A HALL CINEMATOGRAPH Commencing Thursday, May 23. FOR A FEW NIOHTS ONLY. The Undefeated Champion at Ju-Jitsu Wrestling PROFESSOR YAMATO, will acoept any challenge, and will forfeit $2O if ho fails to defeat his Opponent in 1O minutes and $6O in IS minutes. Also anyone who defeats him in
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    DEATH.
    43 8 Rowk. At the Nursing Hoi"-. St. Thomas' Walk, Singapore, ou May 22, Clara Mary Beatrice, beloved wife of C. Bm kswcll Howe. Construction Department, F.M.S. Rail ways, Scromban. Funeral leaves the above address to-day, at 4.30 p.m., for Bidadari. ■i-1 5 24-5
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22. SILENCE IN CHINA.
    1135 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22. SILENCE IN CHINA. A great silence has fallen 'ipon C.'hin.i. We hear no more rumours of war or of the dash of rival parties. It is weeks since anything happened which the great news agencies thought it worth while to send around the world.
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    16 8 At Christie's a pair of Chelsea figures, a shepherd and shepherdess, 12in. high, sold for 24Ogs.
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    25 8 Rabies having appeared in the Ranb District, the Resident of Pahang orders that the exportation of dogs from toe State is prohibited until further orders.
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    48 8 Mr. It. O. Knowles has been telling Hongkong audiences what ho thought of Singapore. He gavo us credit for having a nice theatre, but described it as being an adjunct of the clock tower. And every time he made a johe the bells rang I We know it.
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    13 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 and on pane 11.
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    20 8 It is believed that the Admiralty will build a training school for lads for the Navy at Rosyth naval base.
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    27 8 On Saturday the members of the F.M.S. Union Club will entertain their newly-elected President, Vice President and Hon. Secretary at dinner at the Club house, Kuala Lumpur.
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    27 8 The new 27,000 ton French liner La France, belonging to the Compagnie Generate TranHatlanti<|ue, sailed on April '20, from Havre for New York on her maiden voyage.
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    32 8 In yesterday's issue Mr. Johannes was stated to bo the proprietor of tho Adelphi Hotel. This, of course, is a mistake, as Mr. Johannes is in no way connected with the hotel.
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    34 8 The F.M.S. Government Gazette announces that information having been received that rinderpest no longer exists among cattle in Province Wellesley, the Resident of Perak cancels the order made by him on May 27, Hll.
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    37 8 The next meeting of the Natural History Society of Malaya will bo held in the Sanitary Board Room, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday. A short lecture will be given by Mr. Holman Hunt on Biology Plants and Animals."
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    48 8 Messrs. Howarth Erskine, Ltd., have published an interesting record of the tests of reinft.ro -il concrete held by them in Singa pore on April 27 and May 1. Photographs of the tests may be seen at their town office, in Battery Itoad, or at any of their branches.
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    48 8 A Hylam boy in the employ of Mr. J. Fraenkal, 13 Lloyd Road, has been charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of 917 belonging to Mr. Fraenkal. He is also suspected of having stolen some gold Siamese buttons, valued at 935. The boy has cleared out.
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    47 8 The following property was disposed of by auction at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co.'s sale room on the 20th instaut:—Agricultural land situate in the District of Peng Kang, Singapore, area 42 acres, 2 roods, 5 poles for 999 years, bought by Lim Tay Yam for J2.000.
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    50 8 An Osaka journal reports that the output of camphor in the Japanese Empire last year was two million kin, the largest recorded in recent years, of which 650,000 kin was exported, 950,000 kin taken by home refineries aud 350,000 kin by celluoid factories and the remainder taken by general consumers.
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    51 8 A press communique states the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Indian General Service meda! with clasp to the troops employed on the Abor expedition. Details regarding the places and dates to be taken as markiug the limit of active operation will be published
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    56 8 The Rev. F. G. Swindell begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of J.'iO from the Uutusan Malay u (Malay Herald) towards the cost of the cart and puny for the Women's Medical Mission, Malacca. The total cost is (375 towards which 160 are now in band. Mr. Swindell will
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    59 8 Two cases of houscbreaking were reported to the police from New Market Road tins morning. In one, the house of an Additional Police Constable was entered and a number of brass pots stolen. The other house was the residence of a Chinaman and from it a small box, containing money
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    62 8 A new price list and catalogue have just been issued by the Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd., of Singapore. This com pany carries on a much larger rubber rnamt facturing business than is generally known, and has a finely equipped factory at Pasir Panjaug where a great variety of goods
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    74 8 In the Police Court, at Ipoh, on May 18, L. Underwood, an assistant on the Kota Tampan Estate, was charged with criminal misappropriation and cheating in respect of 9200 which had been advanced him by Mossrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart, the agents for the estate. The accused was convicted on
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    90 8 Mr. J. C. Sugars, in his annual report on the Mabomedan and Hindu Endowments Board of Penang, says that there are ten endowments, dealing with mosques and tern pies. The total funds brought forward from 1910 are »;t0,566; the revenue in 1911 was 135,296; the expenditure »28,723, so that there
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    77 8 A Taihoku despatch states that the Japanese troops engaged in subjugating the aborigines at Nauto, in Taihoku Prefecture, Formosa, have occupied one of the camps although they sustained serious lossos through tho repeated attacks of the aborigines. Ou the morning of the 3rd when Mr. Nagakura Vatei, Police Inspector, and
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    92 8 A London wire of May 11 states that some remarkable points were revealed by evidence at the Titanic enqniry which demonstrated that although the watertight compart'nonts were closed immediately after the collision they were afterwards all raised at the ins tance of the engineers. Chiof Engineer Baker had some extraordinary
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    371 8 Lady Evelyn Young will not be At Homo on Tuesday, Juno 4. Mr. Even, tho crack gentleman jockey of Calcutta, was severely injured by a fall at Darjeeling races on May 9. Mr. L. U. Stafford has been transferred to Pahang as acting Superintendent uf Revenue Surveys
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    Bintan Plantations, Ltd.
    24 8 Wo are asked tv remind our readers that the list of subscriptions for debtntuns in Kintan Plantations, Limited, closes tomorrow ifhursday).
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    Legislative Council.
    91 8 At a meeting of the Legislative Couucil to be held ou Friday, May 31, the AttorneyGeneral will move That tliis council approves the orders, rules and regulations made by the Governor in Couucil under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1910 and published for general information as a supplement to
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    Magic and Mystery.
    123 8 The pleasant recollection of Professor Denny's clever performances at the Alhambra cinematograph close on two years ago will assure him of a warm welcome back. He will bo remembered as an illusionist and magician of more than average tulent, wl.osc resources of entertainment niystihcd and amused. Since
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    N. Y. K. and B. I. Competition.
    149 8 The competition between tho Nippon Yu-.cn Kaisha and the British India Steam Navigatiou Company on tho Calcutta route seems to be growing in intensity. The latter company, which has bought up all tli' belonging to the A pear Line, is now said to
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    Playing with Glass Beads.
    151 8 The danger of allowing children to iy with glass beads was brought out at an inquuHt at Bombay, Y;iy 14, on Mabel Kimp ton, daughter of Mr. Frank Kiiuptou, an assistant in Marcka und I'o. )u the previous Friday night another daughter of this man died
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    MOTOR FATALITY.
    114 9 GERMAN PRINCE KILLED IN THE DARK. Sad Result of Road Repairing. Rkutrr's Tki.eokam. London, May 21. Renter wires from Copenhagen that the Court has recoived a telegram that Prince George William, eldest son of the Duke of Cumberland, was Killed on the frontier of Mecklenburg while motoring to
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    British Post Office.
    104 9 A WIRELESS SYSTEM FOR THE EMPIRE. ■< The Singapore Station on First List. Rbutir's Teleoram. London, May -1. 1 Mr. Samuel in his annual post i/"ice statement in the House of Commons said it was contemplated to build a tube railway across London exclusively for thj transport
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    THE CHINESE LOAN.
    53 9 Austria's Desire to Participate. Recibr's Telegram. London, May '12. Paris message says it is understood that it has bctn intimated that the Austrian pro posal for inclusion in the si\ Power OMbbM loan group woul 1 ui.tk- the hlmbM unworkable, but every facility will lie offered for
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    ANARCHIST LIBELLER.
    43 9 England's Care for World's Enemies. Riirißß's T«LBGRAM. London, May 21. The noted anarchist Mala!eest:i, for many year:- uesident inEnglauo'.basbcm) sentenced to three years' imprisonment and deportation for libelling a compatriot living in Soho by Ruj_'!jeptiun that he was a police spy.
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    THE PERSIAN CHIEF OF POLICE.
    51 9 Hw.i T»K TILIORAM. London, May 22. A Teheran message says the report that Chief of Police Yepriru was treacherously inn li red is discredited. He was shot from a fort which he believed had been evacuated. Afterwards Yeprim's followers stormed the fort and killed all
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    GERMAN SUGAR TAXES.
    25 9 Rbctbr's Tslroram. London, May 22 The Reichstag has decided to postpone the re.liutio'i the sujjar tax to meet tho new military expenditure.
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    MEDITERRANEAN INSPECTION.
    24 9 ReCTRR'S TILIIiRAV. London. May 22. Mr. Asi|uith and Mr. Churchill have left for Genoa for a naval inspection of Malta and Ciibraltar.
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    LORD HALDANE.
    31 9 Rbi'trii's IHWB 1...n.10n. May 22. The newspapers announce that Lord Haldane starts tonight for Berlin where he will stay ten to twelve days. It is a purely private visit.
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    ENGLISH CRICKET.
    27 9 Hkutbu's Tm.Ki.HtM. London, May 22. Surrey beat Gloucester at the Oval by an innings ami H7 runs. Warwick beat Sussex at Birmingham by bix wickets.
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    LONG DISTANCE FLYING.
    35 9 Imm'i Turin ham. London, May '22. Tlio K< Ijjmn viator Cronberg ascended at MMpnri BaiDH and flew to Canterbury drop t! illations to UriUin. lie then returned tuwnrd-i Calais with. nit alighting.
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    COLONIAL LOYALTY.
    73 9 New Zealand Ready to Help The Empire. Friths Tblboram. London, May 21. In response to Admiralty suggestions tho Government of New Zealand has expressed its willingness to let the battle cruiser Now Zealand, originally intended for the Far East, be employed wherever it will be most useful. It
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    COOLIES' APPEAL.
    45 9 COOLIES APPEAL. (From Ocr Own Corrbspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, May 22. Eleven Javanese coolies who were sentenced in connection with a brutal assault on Messrs. Ayris and Parsons, of tho Tapah estate in February, appealed to the Appeal Court at Kuala Lumpur. Their sentences were confirmed.
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    LUCKY INVESTORS.
    40 9 (From Opr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 22. Eight persons in Malaya who won 15,000 each recently in the Melbourne Tattersall's sweep have now received payment. Four reside in Kuila Lumpur, two iv Seremban and two iv Malacca.
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    THE FUTURE OF CHINA.
    500 9 A Pessimistic View of Effects of Revolution. Mr. Alfred E. Hippisley, lately Commissioner of Chinese Maritime Customs, in the course of a paper on The Revolution in China before the Central Asian Society, said that to the observant signs were not wanting of what was coming.
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    Sir James Grierson's Command.
    172 9 Lieut. -General Sir James Gricrson, who was in Singapore with Prince and Princess Alexander of Teck, hap entered upon his duties at the head of tho Eastern Command in succession to Lieut-General Sir Arthur I'aget, who goes to Ireland this month iv relief of General Sir
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    54 9 It is announced that tho flag of RearAdmiral Sir Douglas Gamble, commanding tin- Sixth Cruiser Squadron, will bo .struck at Portsmouth about May 26, ;iu 1 lli.it tho flag or Admiral Sir Berkeley Milne viil be MM on the Oood Hi<|.e, which becomes the flagship of tho Commaudu iu-Chiof iv
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    London Rubber Auction.
    213 9 A SLOW TONE AT YESTERDAYS SALE. Prices Still Rather Low. (From Ocb Own Correspondent.) London, May 21. The auction to-day, advanced a week in view of the Whitsuntide holidays, was slow and prices fell again. Three hundred and ninety tons of Planta tion was offered (860 tons
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    OVERSEAS FREIGHT PROBLEM.
    326 9 Japanese Government Sanctions Increase. With regard to tho proposed increase of freight rates on tho European steamship lines the jiji reports that the Japanese authorities, ti r most careful consideration, have decided to sanction the proposed increase without modification on all freight except i-l articles whose price
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    MEDICAL SERVICE ON SHIPS.
    287 9 Recognised Fees to Supersede Gratuities. It is satisfactory to note, says The Kjb|>ital, that there is every possibility that the ship surgeon is at last getting that justice if treatment which he has vainly asked for during tho past ceutury. Some <<f the great 1 asscnyer
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    The Queen's Pearls.
    403 9 DE BOSECK CASE OPENS AT THE ASSIZES. Accused's Statement To Officer. The most interesting rcu<e that has been taken before a local Assize Court for some years was opened before Mr. Justice Ebden, this morning, when Jules Paul de Boseck, described as a journalist, was put on
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    KING'S SON AS MENIAL.
    527 9 Story of Labjrinth of Official Red Tape. The Matin calls attention to the lamentable situation of Roulery Ouibero, brother of the once formidable Sultan Ilehanzin of Dahomey, who was dethroned and whose country was annexed by the French. Prince Ronlerv wts horn iv 1H75, and was
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    Singapore Rubber Auction.
    95 9 The thirty >ixth rubber auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commeroe Rubber Association was held on 21st inst. There were offered for sale 122 cases, equalling 128.41 piculs or 17,121 lbs. and the sales were 101 cases, equalling 98.26 piculs or 18,101 lbs. The following prices were
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    RAILWAY OUTRAGES IN SIAM.
    478 9 Extraordinary Attempts to Wreck Trains. The Siam Observer of May 18 states that no fewer than three dastardly attempts have been made since May 10 to wreck trains on the Meklong Railway. These outrages com ing so soon after the others already reported expose a very
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    KIDNAPPED.
    544 9 Allegations by British Subject in Russia. Reference was made in the Parliamentary papers of April 24, to-a remarkable allegation of kidnapping in and transportation from Russia brought forward by Mr. Charles Webb, now living at Lingtield, Surrey. Mr. Webb, as the victim of the outrage, has lodged a claim
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    Malacca Rubber Auction.
    34 9 The following prices were realised by public'auction at the Auction Mart, 77, River Side, Malacca, on Tuesday Sheet No. 1 »242.70 Sheet No. 2 388.60 Scrap crepe 200.1X1 Bark crepe 187.50
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    STRIKE IN LONDON.
    46 9 TRANSPORT WORKERS SUPPORT LIGHTERMEN. General Strike Not Improbable. Rbdter's Teleoram. London, May 22. The transport workers seem disposed to take npthe lightermen's cause thus completely bringing to a standstill the Port of London, and even a general striko is regarded as not improbable.
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    TURKEY AND ITALY.
    88 9 Expulsion of Italians Decided Upon. Rbutrk's Telegram. London, May 21. Renter wires from Constantinople that a special Council of Ministers has decided on thq expulsion of all Italians from tho Turkish Empire with tho exception of workmen, indigents and widows, within a fortnight. London, May 22. The
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES.
    46 9 Rbctbb's Tblroeam. London, May 21. The Prince of Wales has left for Toulon. London, May 11. The Prince of Wales has arrived at Toulon and boarded the Dankon. A luncheon party was given in his honour after which the fleet weighed anchor.
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    THE MALECKA CASE.
    35 9 Rrctek's Teleorav. London, May 11. Yesterday's message about the Malecka case should have read that Mr. Acland said the Russian Government stated that there was incontrovertible proof of Miss Malecka's Russian nationality.
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    THE PERSIAN RISING.
    53 9 Reutib's Tblroram. London, May 21. Reuter wires from Simla that tho Arabs have retreated from Bander Abbas and the landing parties are re-embarking on the cruisers Perseus and Fox. The Rajputs are returning to Jask, leaving a strengthened consular guard. Two bluejackets wore drowned while the landing
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    MIDDLE-WEIGHT CHAMPION.
    33 9 Rbctbr'9 Tblbobam. London, May '21. At the National Sporting Club Jack Harrison defeated McEnroy of the Irish Guards on points in a twenty rounds contest for tho middle-weight championship of England.
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    PARSON MURDERER EXECUTED.
    43 9 iUUTER a I BLBORAM. London, May 22. Richeson. the American Raptist pastor, who confessed that he poisoned a girl to whom he was engaged, in order to clear tho way for his marriage with a rich lady, has been executed.
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    THE ROYAL FUNERAL.
    59 9 Rxuibr's Telegram. London, May 22. Prince Arthur of Connaught, representing King George has started for Copenhagen. Queen Alexandra and the Empress Marie of Russia follow. Deb Ostasiatisi iik. Lloyd T;'Lkuu.vm. Berlin, May 21. The German Crown Princess will accompany the Crown Prince when he goes to Copenhagen
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    GERMAN NEWS ITEMS.
    68 9 Dm Ostasiatiscui Lloyd Tblroram. Berlin, May 21. A motion by the Prussian Liberal party in the Reichstag, in favour of a measure of electoral reform, has been defeated. A commission to settle the CameroonCongo boundary question will meet in Berne next month. The Federal Council has approved
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    AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.
    51 9 DlB OsTAIIATISCHB LLOYD TbLBORAM. Berlin, May 21. Count Berobtold, the new Austrian Foreign Minister, will be tho guest of Herr Kidurlcn and Dr. Bethmanu at lkilin on Itli iust. On the following day he will bo rooeived in audience by the Kaiser, and will lunch with his
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    Anglo-Malay.
    3659 10 SATISFACTORY RUBBER OUTPUT REPORTED. Health Conditions. The sixth annual general meeting of the Anglo Malay Rubber Company, Limited, was lield on April M at Cannon Street Hotel, X.( Sir Frank A. Swettonhani, G.C.M.Ci., pr. siding. Mr. .1. Mrlunes, representing tho agents anil secntariis i Messrs. Harrisons and <.i,sti,l.l, Limitedi,
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    London Asiatic.
    3712 10 ADMINISTRATION OF F.M.S. AGAIN DISCUSSED. Mr. Lampard on Export Tax. The fourth annual general meeting of the London Asiatic Hubber and Produce Company, Limited, was held on April 25, at the Loudjn Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, E.C., Mr. Arthur Lampard (chairman of the company) presiding.
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    S.V.C. Orders.
    630 11 By Libut.-Col. G. A. Df.rrick, V.l>., Commandant, S.V.C. Swuapore, May 21, 1911!. 8. V. C. Malcstu r KirV Range. I Tin- rang*; is Allotted as under On Saturday May 2'» th to June 15th, S.R.A. s.lt.A. Annual Meeting. II :—Commencing. Saturday, May '2."), (sec programme). Corps Parade. 11l
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    Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co.'s Share Quotations To-day.
    151 11 Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co. kindly favour us with the London prices they havt received this morning Quotations. Micimr Mm. ii tmtm. pbich. Allaßaxs 8/ Labus 9/-Anglo-Malays If/I Lanadronsp.p. 44/- p. Anglo-.Tavas 7/6 Ledburys 5H 9 Anglo-Johorcs 7/6 Lin^is 83/9 An^lo Smuatras
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      73 11 Chinese Swimming Club. The monthly swimming competitions of Uio Chinese Swimming Club (or the mouth of May were swum off on the 19th instant with the following results:— A. Division J milp— l CheonK Keng Liatt 1 40 sees.) 2 Cliia Teck Chye (60 sees.l 8 Tan Kirn (Jhuan
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      Golf.
      242 11 Singapore Golf Club. The following sides have been selected for a fonruome match to be played at tho Race Course links on Saturday at ■II"' p.m. U.K. Thk QtWMMft side v. H.E. Thk Gknbkal's side. H.E. The Oovernoi and f. Ferguson v. H.E. The General and G. R. K.
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    Consolidated Malay Rubber Estates.
    290 11 The M\th annual report of the Consolidated Malay Kubber Estates, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to December :il amounts to £39.300, which, with last year's carry-forward of £6,405. less the commission mvablt- to directors. £.'!,758, leaves a balance let appropriation of £62.147.
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    Highlands and Lowlands Para.
    174 11 The annual general meeting of the Higliands and Lowlands Para Kubber Company, Liinitcil. M Ml on April A'< at the London Clumber of Commerce. Oxford-court. Can-non-street, K. C., Sir K. A. Swettenham (chairman! presiding.— ln moving the adoption of the report and accounts, the Chairman said
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    Sungei Choh Rubber Estate.
    134 11 The report of the Sungci I'hoh Rubber Estate Company, Limited, states that the rubber crop for the year amounted to 81,751 lbs. which, although 28,726 lbs. over the crop of 1910, was considerably below the quantity estimated to be secured in 1911. The working expenses for
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    91 11 A number of woll-known society ladies have hit upon a very bright and novel idea in which to honour Queen Alexandra, and at the samo time benefit tho many hospitals, homes, and charities in which her Majesty is interested. Un a certain day at the end of June —to be
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    814 11 Prices Qooted in the Market TbU Morning. Singapore, May 22, 1012. MciBin. Lymi Mid Et»M, Exchange and Shwe Broken, iarae the following lint of quotations tbia morning i— Noni Value Buyers. SelUns a/ AlUgw 2/11 8/14 2/- Option* ,9 1/8 4 1 Anglo-Jara 7/8 7/104 1 Anglo
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      406 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, May 25. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saitfon. The only first caBH Uott-I in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Roatanract With management, French kitchen and attendftr.ee as in tho finest European Restaurant* Manager :G. Fcraudy, late from tl.t Grand Hotol. Paria. Saigon. Theatri<j«l season (from October
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    Eastern Produce.
    2942 12 CONSIDERABLE INCREASE IN THE PROFITS. Advances to Coolies. The twenty fifth ordinary general meeting of the Eastern Produce and Estates Company Limited, was held on April 24 at the offices of the company, Mincing Lave House, Eastcheap, K.C., Mr. Ralph A. Cameron (chairman and managing director) presiding. The
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    SEREMBAN ESTATE.
    661 12 Directors Propose Issue of New Shares. The report of the Serembau Kubber restate Company, Limited, states that the crop of rubber secured during the year to December 31 amounted to HUM lbs., which realised a net average price of 7s. J I On October 4 last a circular
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    Passengers Overseas.
    812 12 FORTHCOMING DEPARTURES AND ARRIVALS. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending'paasengers may alter their arrangements subsequent to the issuance of this list in
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    Travancore Rubber.
    241 12 At the anual meeting of the Travancore Kubber Company, held at Edinburgh on April 25, Mr. C. E. S. Chambers, who presided, said that a virtual beginning had been made with a reserve fund by placing thereto the £4,725 received as premium on the 3,150 shares issued. The
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    LONDON AND SINGAPORE RUBBER PRICES.
    1270 12 STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING PRICES, AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS ON APRIL 25. We quote below the best available London list (rom the report* brought in by the laat mail, and add local quotation* (rom tbe list prepared by Messrs. Fraaer and Co. (Singapore) on tbe correspond ink<
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      515 14 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board Of DIMOtOMI Q. A. Dirbioi, Big., Chairman 4 H Fair. Esq., Manaffiim Director. Paras Kowwb, 0.m., Chitl Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Esq. A. D. Aila* Bsq. Tow Noan Pad, Bsq. One 3oo» Ti., Bsq. KbooSian Tam, Esq.
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      261 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1682. Direct Government Supervision Governmtnt Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE and Non-Forfei table. Large Nat Surplus above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Buminess, 1911, over., in 800,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. EVANS.
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      533 14 miimn. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in ***** Shares of 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,620,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,3004)00 BANKBhS. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Account* are
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      511 14 BANKING. THE IZE HA) TONS BANUNB AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD NO. IT AND 68, KLINQ STRUT. ■irtabliahed IWT. Capital paid up 11,000,000 00 Beterve liability of proprieton 1,000,000.00 OOUBT OF DIhBCTORS. 1. Tab Tboc Jooh 6. 8m Ku Jaa S. Naa Km Sbho T. Tio Hoo Lai I. Laow Cant
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      633 14 MLEB BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Important Auotion Sale Of Valuable Leasehold and Freehold Propirties known as No*. 81, Upper Cross Street, 14, Mohamcd Sultan Road, 1,4 and 5, Crawford Street, and Vacant Land at Chin Swee Road and Payali Lebar Road. (Date cf sale will be notified). CHIN 6 KENG
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    876 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. H. A. B. writes in The Motor as follows So largo a proportion of the faulty running which car owners, especially those of limited experience, are troubled with is wholly attributable to simple carburetter defects, that a brief reference to them
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    Fifth City of The World.
    137 15 I Just as the American West looms up as the most sudden improvisation in history, so Chicago stands out as the quickest and vastest growth in the West. Three short generations comprise the development of the fifth city of tbe world. Chicago is the centre
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    Broome (Selaagor) Rubber.
    112 15 In their statutory report tbe directors state that the total number of shares allotted is 122,000 of £1 each, of which 78,000 are allotted wholly for cash, and £1 per share has been called up. The remaining 44,000 shares of XI each are allotted as fully paid,
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      186 15 DUNLOP Tlle Earl of Harrin^°° >| writing regarding the Tyres fj on his 25 HP. Hudson V\ I 1 Iff Elvaston Castle, Derby. fj yA The Dunlop Tyres have worn better, and j, f\ been more satisfactory, than any others Y\ that I have ever used, and I have tried
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